Ithabeleng Secondary School

Wesselsbron, Free State ยท Lejweleputswa

Public Secondary School Q1 No Fee

About Ithabeleng Secondary School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Ithabeleng Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.

Fee Status

As a Q1 institution, Ithabeleng Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.

Section 21 Status

Ithabeleng Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Ithabeleng Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,382 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Ithabeleng Secondary School is situated in Wesselsbron (Monyakeng Location), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Lejweleputswa education district, specifically within the 7 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the Nala, under the Nala local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: 1299 Boikhutso Street, Monyakeng Location, Wesselsbron, 9680. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 366, Wesselsbron, 9680.

Curriculum & Academics

Ithabeleng Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Ithabeleng Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Free State Department of Education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by state and the school buildings are owned by state.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ithabeleng Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:

  • Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
  • Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
  • No-fee enrollment requirements
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

1299 Boikhutso Street, Monyakeng Location, Wesselsbron, 9680

Wesselsbron, Free State

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Postal

P.o. Box 366, Wesselsbron, 9680

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,382
Educators 39

Learner:Educator Ratio

35:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictLejweleputswa

EMIS Number

444908152

Department of Basic Education

Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.